An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Community Therapy Team as a Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant.
As a vital part of our multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to delivering a patient-centred rehabilitation service, working closely with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals.
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can actively contribute to patient recovery and rehabilitation, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
1. Deliver rehabilitation through therapy interventions, which may include support with personal care tasks, cognition, and mobility.
2. Carry out rehabilitation plans as delegated by occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
3. Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with service users, families, and the therapy team.
4. Be flexible to support the team during peak service times.
5. Participate in the 7-day service rota, including weekends, delivering rehabilitation between 8am and 8pm.
About You
We are looking for candidates who are:
1. Passionate about patient care and rehabilitation.
2. Excellent in communication and teamwork skills.
3. Capable of working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
4. Organised with good time management skills.
5. Experience in a healthcare or therapy setting is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
We provide:
1. A supportive and dynamic team environment.
2. Opportunities for training and career development.
3. The chance to make a real difference in patients' lives.
About us
Being the smallest Health Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
This is a community post and therefore the successful candidate will require a driver's licence and access to a vehicle for work.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
If you are interested in this post and require more information, please contact Sian Young (Rehabilitation Team lead Physiotherapist) 01874 615724.
Person Specification
Qualification/Knowledge
* Level 3 education or equivalent e.g. BTEC, NVQ 3, and A Levels.
* Significant experience, skills, knowledge, and experience equivalent to level 3 with a willingness to achieve this qualification.
* Good knowledge of health and social care.
* Working towards or achieved Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support / Physiotherapy Support / Rehabilitation.
Experience
* Experience of working across statutory or voluntary organisations.
* Experienced team worker.
* Interpersonal and communication skills.
* Experience of working in a role of supporting therapists.
* Experience of working with the relevant patient group.
Values
* Commitment to learning and development.
* Ability to engage with team and service users.
Other
* Ability to travel.
* Adaptable and willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service (occasional weekend working may be required).
* Ability to speak or learn Welsh.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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